A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6967643 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 55105881 epoch_slot_no: 69081 block_no: 6967466 slot_leader_id: 6476930 size: 69987 time: 2022-03-07 16:56:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac023f7182e5c4e87a56de8c324a86a09a9dd0bc6c6256c9b41c41352336cdc2Block Operator
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